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City of LaFayette Closed Monday for MLK Day

Friday, January 17

The City of LaFayette will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday along with Tuesday’s regular service.City Workers involved with the installation of the DAF system at the Lee School... Read More.

Commission Chairwoman Teems and Sheriff Department Members Attend CHAMPS Graduation

Friday, January 17

From Walker County's Social Media Page: Chairwoman Angie Teems served as the guest speaker today at Stone Creek Elementary School's C.H.A.M.P.S. graduation program. C.H.A.M.P.S. stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety. Teems spoke about how C.H.A.M.P.S. has provided students with a solid foundation... Read More.

National Weather Service Says Wind Chills Next Week Could Reach Single Digits

Friday, January 17

From the NWS in Peachtree City: NOW is the time to prep for the cold! This is likely to be our most impactful cold snap of the season. Temperatures are expected to plummet! Temperatures around sunrise Monday morning are forecast at 10 to 25°F but... Read More.

Time To Prepare For The Arctic Blast Coming

Friday, January 17

Winter Skating Through January 31 at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe

Friday, January 17

Looking for some family fun that won't break the bank? Winter Skating at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe is a place you can skate no matter the weather because it's not ice, it's better, and under the cover of the Stable 41 Pavilion. Tickets... Read More.

City of LaFayette Boil Water Advisory Friday Update

Friday, January 17

Yesterday, the Electric Department successfully brought power to the new DAF system, installing a new utility pole and configuring the electrical supply. Meanwhile, engineers finalized plumbing plans and plumbing crews worked late into the night to make significant progress.The City of Lafayette issued a... Read More.

Arctic Air Will Arrive Next Week

Friday, January 17

According to the National Weather Service, arctic air will arrive next week and confidence in much colder weather is high. This image shows the forecast high temperatures for Monday and the odds of high temperatures below freezing through the middle of the week.

Walker County’s State Senator Colton Moore Is Free From The Fulton County Jail, Released Hours After His Arrest Thursday At The Georgia State Capitol By State Troopers.

Thursday, January 16

Walker County's State Senator Colton Moore is free from the Fulton County Jail, released hours after his arrest Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol by state troopers.The 31 year old Trenton native was released on a $1,000 bond for a single misdemeanor charge of... Read More.

Walker County Landfill Closed Friday For Repairs

Thursday, January 16

The Walker County Landfill will be closed Friday, January 17th. Last week's winter weather delayed some of the repair work on the retaining wall and fan installation at the transfer station. The landfill will be open Saturday, January 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00... Read More.

Rep. Steve Tarvin Named Chairman of the House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee

Thursday, January 16

Representative Tarvin (Chickamauga) represents the citizens of District 2, which includes portions of Catoosa, Walker and Whitfield counties and has been named Chairman of the House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee. The Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee is responsible for holding hearings... Read More.

City of LaFayette Boil Water Advisory Update

Thursday, January 16

Wednesday, workers carefully unloaded the new Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) system at the Lee School Road Water Treatment Plant. This equipment will help resolve turbidity issues in the water treatment process, marking an important step forward in the installation timeline. The Electric Department was... Read More.

State Senator Colton Moore Signals He Will Not Be Let In The House of Representatives For The State Of The State Address After Being Barred From The Chambers Last Year

Thursday, January 16

The Governors Sate Of The State address is set for today January 16 in the chamber of the Georgia House of Representatives but not everyone is allowed in, Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has told Northwest Georgia State Senator Colton Moore he will not... Read More.

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City of LaFayette Closed Monday for MLK Day

Commission Chairwoman Teems and Sheriff Department Members Attend CHAMPS Graduation

National Weather Service Says Wind Chills Next Week Could Reach Single Digits

Time To Prepare For The Arctic Blast Coming

Winter Skating Through January 31 at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe

City of LaFayette Boil Water Advisory Friday Update

Arctic Air Will Arrive Next Week

Walker County’s State Senator Colton Moore Is Free From The Fulton County Jail, Released Hours After His Arrest Thursday At The Georgia State Capitol By State Troopers.

Walker County Landfill Closed Friday For Repairs

Rep. Steve Tarvin Named Chairman of the House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee

City of LaFayette Boil Water Advisory Update

State Senator Colton Moore Signals He Will Not Be Let In The House of Representatives For The State Of The State Address After Being Barred From The Chambers Last Year

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22 Walker County Students Named to ChattState Dean’s List for Fall 2025

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Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures Ahead of Christmas and New Year’s Travel